Question 1

can listening to loud music really cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any persistent loud noises more than 80 db can cause damage to the hair cells of the cochlea and thus cause hearing loss.

Question 2

how loud are you supposed to listen to music on with earphones to not cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have music consistently at > 85 db levels, you may start having hearing loss.

Question 3

ive heard people can block out tinnitus with white noise or music. but cant this damage hearing further? or just make the ringing worse/louder? esp if theres also hearing loss w it. id like to listen to music but idk if i should?

Accepted Answer

: Tinnitus is typically a middle ear problem. It is frequently caused by loud noise, lack of sleep, depression, anxiety, and stress. Other causes include: Exposure to very loud sounds on a regular basis, ototoxicity from meds (aspirin, diuretics, gentamycin, vincristine. White noise or music may help. Keep music or other background noises below 70 decibels.

Question 4

i listen to music regularly at levels around 70 - 82 (sometimes 85 for one time noises) is this harmful to my ears and do i have a higher risk of hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You are at risk for hearing damage if you listen at high volumes

Question 5

how can loud noise cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Damage to inner ear.: The inner ear is a neural sense organ and it is finely tuned to discrimate sounds within a certain range. Since it is a "nerve" system, it conducts electrical activity. If the electrical activity is intense or prolonged... It can damage the neural mechanisms of the inner ear. It is similar to any nerve damage that can happen with any other nerve of the body if it is injured.

Question 6

is the sound of water and bubbles going past my ears when swimming front crawl loud enough to cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Very doubtful;: Not only is it not that loud, it's also not loud in the higher registers. The starter's gun (if they still use such things) is probably worse.

Question 7

just heard very loud pop in my ear loud enough to make me jump-like someone took plastic bubble wrap &popped it directly in ear.no hearing loss.cause?

Accepted Answer

Ear popping : An audible pop in the ear could be caused by the eustachian tube opening suddenly, causing a pressure differential in the middle ear,  which you hear as a pop. Another common source of popping in the ear can be the jaw popping with opening the mouth,  typically.  If this keeps happening, you may need to see a doctor to evaluate this and probably an ENT would be best.

Question 8

can a dust mite allergy cause permanent hearing loss also i have no infection and i avoid loud sound always what else could it be thanks?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you had long standing fluid in your ears in your childhood and recurrent ear infections that have not been addressed adequately in your childhood, then it may lead to hearing loss. But if this a newer onset hearing loss, it is unlikely to be secondary to dust mite allergy and can be temporary if your nasal congestion is well controlled.

Question 9

could hearing loss due to loud music be repaired?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: That's why it is so dangerous.  The hearing loss is permanent

Question 10

when does hearing loss from loud music start to show up?

Accepted Answer

It varies: Acoustic trauma in the form of hearing loss is variable, not all people exhibit it.

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Ive heard people can block out tinnitus with white noise or music. but cant this damage hearing further? or just make the ringing worse/louder? esp if theres also hearing loss w it. id like to listen to music but idk if i should?

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I listen to music regularly at levels around 70 - 82 (sometimes 85 for one time noises) is this harmful to my ears and do i have a higher risk of hearing loss?

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How can loud noise cause hearing loss?

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Is the sound of water and bubbles going past my ears when swimming front crawl loud enough to cause hearing loss?

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Just heard very loud pop in my ear loud enough to make me jump-like someone took plastic bubble wrap &popped it directly in ear.no hearing loss.cause?

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Can a dust mite allergy cause permanent hearing loss also i have no infection and i avoid loud sound always what else could it be thanks?

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When does hearing loss from loud music start to show up?

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